Just Resolution Achieved in Complaint Process
Denver, Colorado: Bishop Elaine JW Stanovsky, President of the Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops, announced that a just resolution has been reached regarding a...
United Methodists encouraged to celebrate 50th anniversary of the denomination alongside Pentecost
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Nashville, Tennessee – May 20 is being called a “once in a lifetime” event for United Methodists, offering an...
Council President: Statement on the Orlando shooting
Minneapolis, Minn.: Bishop Bruce R. Ough, president of the United Methodist Council of Bishops, issued the following statement about the June 12 mass shooting...
Greater Northwest Area Disaster Response Programs Looking Ahead
In a new step of collaboration, Jim Truitt is leaving his role as Disaster Response Coordinator for the PNW Conference to provide leadership for for a Greater Northwest Area Disaster Response pilot program. Dana and Kathy Bryson will be replacing Jim as Disaster Response Coordinators in the PNW.
Join Lazy F Camp in dedicating new dining hall, closing funding gap
Lazy F Camp & Retreat Center extends a warm invitation to a dining hall Dedication Service, with Bishop Elaine Stanovsky presiding, on May 19th. Additionally, a matching gift opportunity to help close the funding gap ends on April 15.
2016 General Conference to see drop in delegates
Delegates consider legislation at the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa, Fla. A UMNS photo by Mike DuBose.
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A Crazy, Faithful Way to Meet Angels
Rev. Lyda Pierce, director of Hispanic/Latino Ministries for the Pacific Northwest Conference, encourages local churches to celebrate Global Migration Sunday on December 3rd, the first Sunday of Advent. The Sunday could also be a good opportunity to prioritize the important work of relationship building.
Social-justice agency calls for end to institutional racism in U.S.
Prayerfully stands with people of Ferguson awaiting grand jury decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Board of Church & Society, as an advocate for justice...
Bishop supports Ill. same-sex bill
United Methodist Bishop Sally Dyck. Photo Credit: New York Annual Conference
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Chicago Area Bishop Sally Dyck announced her support on...
Hagiya to Serve New Episcopal Area in West
Bishop Grant J. Hagiya, presiding over the Western Jurisdictional Conference Session on Friday, July 20, 2012 in San Diego, California. Photo by Patrick Scriven
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